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Green Hill of Hestiegeo

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Green Hill of Hestiegeo is a broch in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide charts 47 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Nearby brochs include Greenhill Broch, South Walls, Orkney and The Skeo, Brims, Hoy.

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